Archives for July 2022

Britain shattered its record for highest temperature ever registered Tuesday, with a provisional reading of 39.1 degrees Celsius (102.4 degrees Fahrenheit), according to the country's weather office -- and the heat was only expected to rise. … [Read more...] about U.K. breaks its record for highest temperature as heat builds

Airplanes are a minor contributor to global greenhouse-gas emissions, but their share is sure to grow as more people travel in coming years -- and that has the aviation industry facing the prospect of tighter environmental regulations and higher costs. … [Read more...] about Aviation faces hurdles to hit goals for cutting emissions

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Iran starting Tuesday is intended to deepen ties with regional heavyweights as part of Moscow's challenge to the United States and Europe amid its grinding campaign in Ukraine. … [Read more...] about Putin heads to Tehran for talks with leaders of Iran, Turkey

A former member of President Trump's National Security Council, Matthew Pottinger, is expected to testify publicly before the House Jan. 6 committee at its prime-time hearing on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Former NSC aide Matthew Pottinger to testify at House Jan. 6 committee hearing

China is issuing an ominous threat over U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's reported plans to visit Taiwan. … [Read more...] about China threatens strong response if Pelosi visits Taiwan